Best snorkeling spots in Sharm el-Sheikh: which reef and beach to choose?
Based on 1 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Seagull Beach reef is great for snorkeling in summer — beautiful reef, lots of fish, convenient pier with kids' pool and showers. El Fanar suits longer reef swims.
What the community said
Dana hotel in September has warm water and a clean, clear open sea entry with sandy bottom about a minute's walk away. Neighboring Desert Rose is noticeably worse. Convenient for adults, trickier with kids.
7 days ago Dana Hotel / Desert Rose — September
The Rixos Seagull pier is long and fully exposed to the sun, which can be uncomfortable in summer heat — worth factoring in when choosing a hotel.
4 days ago Rixos Seagull — long open-sun pier
Seagull Beach (Rixos) reef in June is excellent: colorful, full of fish including Napoleon wrasse. The pier has a kids' pool, non-alcoholic bar, showers, changing rooms and lockers. Towels provided. A short buggy ride to the reef. Downside: the reef is mostly in shade before noon due to wave direction, so colors are less vivid.
2 days ago Rixos Seagull Beach — reef, June
In February–March red flags are common and swimming is often impossible. In June the sea is calm — daily swims of several hours are realistic. Seagull reef is open and accessible in summer.
2 days ago Seasonality: Feb–Mar vs June
El Fanar beach suits long reef swims — an hour each way along the reef, with roughly 200–300 metres between the ropes. Best option in Sharm for those who want extended snorkeling distances.
2 days ago El Fanar Beach — long reef swim